Here's a great thank you to the troops message posted at the Hardcore Zen blog: http://hardcorezen.blogspot.com/2008/11/like-your-buddhism-thank-veteran.html
Thank you Brad!
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-Correct misconceptions about Buddhists serving in the military.
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- Represent the importance of religious pluralism and diversity in today's military population, and by extension in American society.
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Great article! It shows that yes, there are other buddhist who are supportive of those in the military. Thanks Chaplain Shin fo r sharing this! I sent you a couple of e-mails, did you get them? Maybe I have the wrong address.
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